1961 Triton Café Racer by Moto 42

In the pantheon of British motorcycling, the Triton remains the undisputed king of the specials. Born from the smoky garages of the 1950s and 60s, it was the ultimate custom, a marriage of convenience and performance that mated the world’s best-handling chassis to its most charismatic engine. This 1961 example, currently showing 18,650 km, is a textbook execution of that legendary formula, refined for the modern connoisseur.

At the heart of this build is a genuine Norton Slimline Featherbed frame. To ensure the bike handles as intended, the trellis was sandblasted, integrity-checked, and finished in a fresh coat of period-correct black. Power comes courtesy of a Triumph T110 pre-unit motor. Rather than a simple swap, the engine has undergone a comprehensive high-performance overhaul. It has been punched out with new 750cc pistons and cylinders, supported by a reinforced housing featuring larger bearings and a sharper camshaft for a more aggressive power band.

Year: 1961

Make: Triton

Mileage: 18,650 km

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Frame

Frame: Norton Featherbed slimline; sandblasted, checked and freshly painted.

Engine

Engine: Triumph, T110 pre unit 750cc; completely overhauled: engine housing with larger bearings, new 750cc pistons and cylinders, and a sharper camshaft were installed for more performance.

Carburetor: New Amal MK1 carburetors with open funnels ensure the optimum petrol/air mixture.

Suspension

Triple Trees: John Tickle type yokes

Forks: Progressive Springs

Rear Shocks: New classic shock absorbers

Wheels

Rims: Alloy high shoulder rims

Spokes: stainless steel spokes

Electronics

Completely new wiring with modern 12V system, hidden regulator under the seat and battery compartment integrated in the oil tank. Classic Smith speedometer

Body Work

Gas tank: Handmade alloy Manx style tank

Seat: Handmade alloy seat unit with leather seat

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